recovery

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the act of getting back something that was lost, stolen, or hidden.

n. the act or process of regaining possession of something lost or stolen.

“Police are working on the recovery of the stolen paintings.”

“The deep-sea expedition focused on the recovery of the flight data recorder from the wreckage on the ocean floor.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Economics

n. a period when the economy starts to grow again after a difficult time.

n. a period of renewed economic growth following a recession or slump.

“There are early signs of economic recovery as more people find jobs.”

“Market analysts remain cautious, noting that the fragile economic recovery could be derailed by sudden fluctuations in global energy prices.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal · Technical

n. the process of getting back money that is owed to you.

n. the process of obtaining a judgment for the payment of money or the actual collection of a debt.

“The company hired a lawyer to help with the recovery of unpaid fees.”

“The court granted a verdict for the recovery of damages, though the defendant's lack of liquid assets made the actual collection difficult.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Science Technical

n. the process of taking useful materials like metal or oil out of the ground.

n. the extraction of useful substances, such as minerals or metals, from ore or a natural deposit.

“New technology has improved the recovery of gold from old mines.”

“The environmental impact report questioned whether the secondary recovery of oil from the exhausted well was economically viable given the high energy costs.”